How far is Union Springs, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Union Springs, AL to Mobile, AL is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.1 mi
03h 14m
Flight
169.93 mi
273.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.93 mi
Kilometers
273.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.1 mi
Kilometers
341.34 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Union Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Springs
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Union Springs
104.7 mi
01h 37m
To Mobile
107.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union Springs and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on North Powell Street

    107 m · 17 sec · North Powell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1332 ft · 43 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 65, US 80

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    157.9 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Springs and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
158 mi · 75%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 13%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 6%
South Boulevard
5.52 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

158 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 37m from Union Springs
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Springs to Mobile?

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Union Springs and 107.4 miles from Mobile.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgiana, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgiana.

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Springs and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 169.93 mi (273.48 km).

Union Springs

#1 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Powell Street (-85.714742, 32.14432)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.65
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.33 $56.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.63 $34.60 $69.19
Diesel $5.42 $40.50 $81.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Springs and Mobile. The current time is 20:14:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.